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George Jackson, Co-Writer of 'Old Time Rock and Roll,' Dies at 68

Dave Lifton — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:10:57 +0000

George Jackson, who wrote countless rock and soul songs, died on Sunday morning (April 14) at his home in Ridgeland, Miss. after a year-long bout with cancer. He was 68. Jackson is best known as the co-writer of Bob Seger‘s classic ‘Old Time Rock and Roll.’ A native of Mississippi, Jackson made his name in [...]

79-Year-Old Woman Wakes From 5-Year Coma, Demands Bob Seger Tickets

Phil Richardson — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:58:05 +0000

Flint, Michigan native Evie Branan, 79, suddenly awoke from a 5-year coma on May 7, 2011, and her first uttered words were, "I want to go to a Bob Seger concert." It's been two years since and Evie is finally getting her chance to attend that concert.

Bob Seger Announces 2013 Tour Dates

Jeff Giles — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:50:34 +0000

While he works toward the completion of his 17th studio album -- and first since 2006's 'Face the Promise' -- Bob Seger is also warming up for another run of tour dates that will see him back on the road with the Silver Bullet Band throughout the winter and early spring.

On This Day in 1977 – Bob Seger Gets a Gold Record

Landon King — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:43:14 +0000

On this day in 1977 the Bob Seger album "Night Moves" was certified Gold.

It hit Six-Times Platinum in September of 2003.

Bob Seger's 'We've Got Tonight' Performed on 'American Idol' by Phillip Phillips

Dan Weiss — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:50:10 +0000

Forget the final three, the ladies have spoken — Phillip “Phillip” Phillips will be your host this evening, your prom king, quarterback and master of the boudoir. Girls upfront love this guy, cheered for him a few too many times during the night’s final performance, and hell, he’s why they’re sitting upfront in the first place. Oh, he also sang ‘We’ve Got Tonight’ by Bob Seger.

Bob Seger, Gordon Lightfoot & Jim Steinman Enter Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Dave Swanson — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:31:51 +0000

Awards, awards…someone is always handing out awards! The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced their inductees for 2012 and the list includes Bob Seger, Gordon Lightfoot and Jim Steinman.

Bob Seger Recalls 1980 'Thunder Road' Bruce Springsteen Duet

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:46:37 +0000

Bob Seger’s recent jam with Bruce Springsteen at Madison Square Garden was a long overdue reunion for the pair, who previously provided some unforgettable concert memories for Michigan concert-goers more than 30 years ago during Springsteen’s 1980 appearance in Ann Arbor at the Chrysler Arena.

Bob Seger Details New Album Schedule, 2012 Tour Plans and His Songwriting Methods

Nancy Dunham — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:34:04 +0000

Bob Seger has announced plans to release a new studio album, and to support that record with a tour. “I will write from January 1 through March 31. I will finish the next record and right now, yes, I will tour with the next record,” Seger tells Ultimate Classic Rock.